SV: BIND 9.1.2 and TinyDNS???

[Jim Reid]

>>>>> "Johnny" == Johnny Damtoft <JOD at sonofon.dk> writes:

    Johnny> We have had some problems where BIND core-dumped, and
    Johnny> thats why som of the new ppl wants to install TinyDNS.

If you're running the current version of BIND, report the core dump to
bind-bugs or bind9-bugs. Keep the core dump in case it's needed for
analysis. Be sure to check for inconsistencies in shared libraries:
BIND was compiled on a box with shared library version X, but the
executables were copied and ran on a box with version Y shared
libraries. This is the most common explanation why BIND dumps core.

These "new people" don't seem to have a good grasp of what's involved
in making changes to an already running service. Aside from the
dubious merits of tinydns, there are a bunch of other factors to
consider before changing ANY software, like a migration strategy,
testing, changes to standard operating procedures (monitoring, DNS
changes, etc), software maintenance, OS updates and patches,
documentation and so on.

    Johnny> By the way, if i have a BIND Server what should i do to
    Johnny> get it to core-dump?

Send it a SIGABRT signal. But why would you want the name server to
dump core and die?